How To Fix 1D012 - Business partner number & is not contained in table BUT000

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1D - BCA: Business partner

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Business partner number & is not contained in table BUT000

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1D012 - Business partner number & is not contained in table BUT000 ?

  The SAP error message 1D012 indicates that the business partner number you are trying to use is not found in the table BUT000, which is the table that stores general data for business partners in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Not Created: The business partner number you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Number: There may be a typo or mistake in the business partner number you are entering.
  Data Deletion: The business partner may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The business partner may not have the required roles assigned to be used in the context you are trying to access it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Existence:
  
  Use transaction code BP to check if the business partner exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner does not exist, create it using transaction code BP.
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields and assign the necessary roles.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the business partner number you are entering for any typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Check Status:
  
  If the business partner exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has the appropriate roles assigned for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to view table BUT000)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BUT000: General Data for Business Partners
  BUT020: Business Partner Roles
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to business partner management.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully work with the business partner in your SAP system.